Install
News and information from Maine’s second oldest weekly newspaper. Locally owned and managed since 1851.
- 114articles · 30d
- 15+ hour agolatest article
- Aug 15, 2026earliest in window
- 93%with images
- 263avg words
- Arts, Culture, Entertainment & Media 41
- Entertainment 21
- News 18
- Arts & Entertainment 16
- Social Life 16
- Sports & Fitness 16
- Sensitive Subjects 16
- Human Interest 14
- forecaster community
- leader community
- sentry community
- the forecaster
- northern forecaster
- portland forecaster
- scarborough leader
- south portland sentry
- morning sentinel
- local & state
- augusta maine
- farmington maine
- jay maine
- kennebec county maine
- madison maine
- norridgewock maine
- kennebec journal
- domestic violence assault
Please confirm you are human
This browser or connection looks automated. Press and continuously hold the control for 3 seconds to enable Google-hosted web results and, when separately allowed, AI-assisted answers.
A successful check enables 100 search requests. Interactive access does not authorize scraping, systematic collection, or reuse of search output.
News
County party leaders warn against political sign theft/vandalism as midterms loom
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (447+ words) This string of political signs criticizing the Trump administration and its tariffs was stolen and vandalized Sept. 1. With a critical midterm election on the horizon this November, resulting heightened political tensions can lead to adverse actions against free expression, Hancock…...
Hancock County Jail log week of Sept. 3
1+ week, 5+ day ago (202+ words) The following were arrested or booked into the Hancock County Jail between Aug. 25-30: Melissa J. Dyer, 47, Searsport, 20 hours for violating conditions of release. Brandice M. Dotolo, 43, Phillips, agency hold. Scott A. Herbest Sr., 61, Bucksport, warrant. Steven R. Herrell, 41, Ellsworth, operating a motor vehicle while…...
Colloquy Downeast announces 2026-2027 discussion series
2+ week, 5+ day ago (222+ words) Colloquy Downeast has released its lectures for the 2026-2027 season beginning in October. Presenting study and discussion groups appealing to a diverse set of interests, Colloquy Downeast gatherings are led by a facilitator committed to preparing a thoughtful syllabus designed to…...
Hancock County probate judge's law license suspended for three years
3+ week, 5+ day ago (508+ words) A June 17 court order suspended attorney and elected Hancock County Probate Judge William Blaisdell IV from the practice of law in Maine for three more years. Blaisdell was found to have violated rules of professional conduct, including committing perjury and…...
Hancock County Sheriff's log week of Aug. 20
3+ week, 5+ day ago (174+ words) With the assistance of the Bangor Police Department, Hancock County Sheriff’s deputies executed a search warrant at a Bangor residence on Aug. 14 as part of investigation into a Sullivan theft. Wayne Parritt, 37, of Steuben was arrested on two criminal warrants…...
Hancock County Jail log week of Aug. 20
3+ week, 5+ day ago (188+ words) The following were arrested or booked into the Hancock County Jail between Aug. 6-13: Brandon T. Corliss, 35, Winterport, warrant. Cherith E. Andresen, 48, Sullivan, violating conditions of release. Jeremy J. Everly, 44, Trenton, warrant. Jill K. Hymers, 58, Topsham, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of…...
Ellsworth Police log week of Aug. 20
3+ week, 5+ day ago (739+ words) Ellsworth Police responded to a complaint regarding a woman reportedly driving erratically following a road rage incident on Aug. 16. Upon locating the vehicle and investigating, Amanda Kazy, 44, of Newburgh, was arrested on charges of operating under the influence and assault....